Don't make mistakes thinking it's right, don't lose your eye health!
A lot of misinformation about eye health is circulating among the public and most of it is believed to be true. So which one is right and which one is wrong? When and in what situations should you go to the doctor? What should you do and avoid to protect your children's eye health? Here are the most common misconceptions about eye health...
Many misinformation believed to be true about eye health and diseases are being circulated among the public. Common misconceptions sometimes prevent early diagnosis of diseases and can negatively affect the success of treatments. Okan University Hospital Ophthalmology Specialist Assistant. Assoc. Dr. Başak Bostancı listed the most common misinformation about eye diseases and explained the truth. Yard. Assoc. Dr. Başak Bostancı pointed out that diseases are diagnosed early with regular eye examinations, and that in case of any discomfort, a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible instead of consulting friends and family.
FALSE: Babies can only be admitted if deemed necessary by pediatricians. They need to have an eye examination.
TRUE: Babies should be examined by an ophthalmologist immediately after birth and when they are one year old, and they should be examined to determine whether there are any eye diseases, gliding or refractive errors that may be seen in infancy. It should be evaluated that there is no eye.
INCORRECT: In case of complaints such as burning, itching, dryness in the eye, artificial tear preparations can be purchased and used. There is no need to consult an ophthalmologist.
TRUE: Although dry eye is a common condition in society, there are many different conditions that can cause burning, stinging and itching in the eyes. There is an eye disease. Diagnosis and treatment of these many different conditions, which can range from allergic conjunctivitis to corneal inflammation, are only possible with an examination by an ophthalmologist. Waiting for these eye disorders to pass by using artificial tears may delay starting treatment, and these diseases may heal with sequelae even if treatment is started later.
FALSE: Cataract is a disease of the elderly.
TRUE: Cataract, which can be seen in any period from newborn babies to older ages, is the name given to the loss of transparency of the natural lens inside our eyes. While infections, genetic or metabolic diseases experienced in babies in the womb may cause this condition; Situations such as the use of certain medications in adulthood, traumas, systemic diseases and radiation exposure may cause cataracts to form before older ages. Diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of cataracts should be done by an ophthalmologist who is an expert in the subject.
INCORRECT: Wearing glasses makes the eye lazy.
TRUE: The use of glasses given after proper examination, especially in childhood, is important in the prevention and treatment of amblyopia, which we call amblyopia. The use of glasses prescribed appropriately for the patient at older ages does not cause the eye to become lazy and prevents neck, temple and eye pain in patients by providing good visual acuity.
INCORRECT: Eye tension causes pain in the eyes. .
TRUE: Glaucoma, which has several different types, or as it is popularly known as eye pressure, is an insidious disease that gives very few symptoms. It is usually revealed by ophthalmologists during routine examinations due to suspicion. Decreased vision is not noticed by the patient, especially since it will narrow peripheral vision. For this reason, especially people with a family history of glaucoma, individuals with high refractive errors, and people with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases should be evaluated for glaucoma once a year.
FALSE: Children do not need to wear sunglasses.
CORRECT: High-energy visible rays called ultraviolet and blue rays pose a danger to the eye health of every individual, from infancy to old age. Such harmful rays can cause many diseases, from cataracts to macular degeneration. The natural lens of the child's eye blocks less UV light than in adulthood because it is more transparent. For this reason, it allows us to see The amount of light reaching the retina, which is the inner layer of nerves, is higher than in adults. In addition to all these factors, considering that individuals spend more time outdoors in childhood than many adults, it will be understood how important it is to protect our children's eyes from the sun.
FALSE: It is necessary to use soothing glasses when the eyes are tired. .
TRUE: There is no such thing as medically relaxing glasses. This is a name generally given to glasses with low prescription among the public. However, it is obvious that glasses given to a patient who needs to wear glasses after a correct examination will increase the comfort of life by preventing neck, temple and eye pain. The important thing here is that the glasses only have refractive error or slippage etc. It is important to keep in mind that it should be taken after proper examination by people with problems.
INCORRECT: People with dry eyes cannot cry and there is no watery eyes.
TRUE: The production of our tears occurs through two methods, which we call reflex and basal production. Again, some of the diseases that can cause dry eyes occur due to insufficient tear production, while others are associated with normal production but rapid evaporation of tears. Considering all these factors, it can be understood that people with dry eyes may also cry and have watery eyes from time to time.
FALSE: Watery eyes are normal in babies and there is no need for treatment.
TRUE: The most common reason we encounter in babies who experience watery eyes from the moment they are born is the blockage of the tear ducts. In its treatment, warm dressings and canal-opening massages may need to be applied daily and, when necessary, antibiotic drops in the form of drops may be used. The most important point is to immediately determine whether the watering seen after birth is due to tear duct obstruction or other rare congenital/acquired eye diseases. For this reason, babies with watery eyes should be examined by an ophthalmologist without delay.
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